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BREAKING NEWS
St. Louis County officials stated that the suspect lunged at the man he was holding hostage, prompting an officer to fire shots after nearly an hour of negotiation
Manchester Police officers acted quickly to arrest the 17-year-old after he pointed an airsoft gun at elementary school students and slammed it against a door
The two suspects were wearing PPE and claimed to work for a nonexistent fire department in Oregon, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said
The Henderson Police officer needed 11 staples in his head to treat his injuries after being struck by the vehicle; the driver was arrested on attempted murder and other charges
The man fled from officers, diving into a river and swimming to an island; he was then located by the drone and arrested
Ten Mass. departments have signed onto the 30x30 Initiative, a plan to increase the number of women in each agency to 30% by the year 2030
Wildlife officers made a startling discovery in the refrigerated aisle of an Aldi grocery store when they spotted a coyote hiding in the shelving
Medical
Jio Rodriguez, 21, was playing recreational basketball on a court nearby the college game when he collapsed; four police officers at the game rendered life-saving aid
After the dog fell through the ice, the owner tried to rescue it before also falling through
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A bill targeting easily converted pistols could affect future sales of older Glock models, raising concerns among active and retired law enforcement officers
A Riverside case involving disabled veteran plates touches on police discipline, military service, due process and public perception
A shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shows how fast a high-profile event can turn into a critical incident — and what officers must do to be ready
Officers’ alleged ICE welfare check at schools reveals confusion over 287(g) and local authority limits
A viral video raises a bigger question for police leaders: How do warning signs of bias go unaddressed — and what should agencies do now?
From crime concerns to cultural signals, public support for policing is rebounding
PRODUCT NEWS
Nightstick Dual-Light technology along with Lithium- ion rechargeable products allow versatility and safety
The West Des Moines Police Department is getting the word out on slowing down for emergency vehicles in a creative way
Foot pursuit continued even after the suspect was hit with a baton and ended with him slamming an SUV into a restaurant
ProGear Protector and Voyager cases designed for use in rugged terrain environments
Court on Wednesday ruled that prosecutors can use evidence gathered after a GPS device was put on a suspect’s van without a warrant
Move comes just weeks after the chief and interim chief resigned because of state investigations into many issues
Man repeatedly ignored commands to show his hands and made a motion the officer believed looked like pulling a gun
Here are 10 gadgets you’ll want to take with you no matter how far the journey – and they won’t weigh you down!
Combo pack designed for convenience while in the field